Phillip Island WSBKs (2016 National Meet)

Chook wrote:Hi
 
I am planning to ride over from SA for the 2016 World Superbikes, I have to give my employer a fair bit of notice to get the leave, when do dates get confirmed for next year’s event,
 

Regards

Ian 

PI Operations wrote:Hello Ian,
 
Thank you for your email. The dates for the 2016 World Superbike event are still to be confirmed. I Will hold onto your email enquiry and let you know as soon as there are dates confirmed.
 
Kind regards,
 

Michelle Matthews |  Administration Assistant/Receptionist

Chook wrote:I sent a email to Philip Island to see if they knew when the dates would be confirmed, they gave no indication at all when they might be confirmed

Chook wrote:Hi
 
I am planning to ride over from SA for the 2016 World Superbikes, I have to give my employer a fair bit of notice to get the leave, when do dates get confirmed for next year’s event,
 

Regards

Ian 

PI Operations wrote:Hello Ian,
 
Thank you for your email. The dates for the 2016 World Superbike event are still to be confirmed. I Will hold onto your email enquiry and let you know as soon as there are dates confirmed.
 
Kind regards,
 

Michelle Matthews |  Administration Assistant/Receptionist

Phillip Island wrote:Media release                                                                               August 18, 2015
 
PHILLIP ISLAND’S 2016 WORLD SUPERBIKES SLATED FOR FEBRUARY 26-28*
 
Australia will once again launch the Superbike World Championship, with the opening round for 2016 awarded to Victoria’s Phillip Island Grand Prix circuit and slated for next February 26-28, 2016*.
 
The 2016 event is set to be another Phillip Island scorcher, with the Kawasaki duo of Jonathan Rea and Tom Sykes set to be on updated ZX-10Rs, Ducati now back to the peak of its powers with tough-as-nails Briton Chaz Davies, Leon Haslam back on an Aprilia, and Honda powering former world champion Sylvain Guintoli and up and coming Dutchman, Michael van der Mark.
 
Throw in riders like Alex Lowes, Jordi Torres and a fully fit Davide Giugliano, and it’s a recipe for another island speed spectacular.
 
Backing world superbike will be the world supersport boys kicking off their 2016 campaigns plus Australia’s leading road racing classes.
 
Phillip Island is revamping their campground to include powered sites and the new layout means Go Karts will operate all world superbike weekend for some extra fun.
 
There’s plenty of high-horsepower plans afoot, so plan now for a summer weekend away with mates next February at the supers - all at a totally affordable price.
 
Tickets go on sale early September.   For further information go to www.worldsbk.com.au
 

*Subject to FIM Ratification

Ewok1958 wrote:Yep, something to plan around. Well spotted.

Hammy wrote:
Chook.  I have put the feelers out with the guys on another site, about a SuperBikes meet. If we can get some numbers together then we can see if a house would be viable.

Chook wrote:

Hammy wrote:
Chook.  I have put the feelers out with the guys on another site, about a SuperBikes meet. If we can get some numbers together then we can see if a house would be viable.

Sounds good Hammy, I'm pretty sure madmax is interested in a house as well, I've also got a mate a bit interested (he'd probably be on his tractor if he goes but does have a V-Strom as well)

Ewok1958 wrote:Count me in if you're counting numbers for house-sharing.  I only snore a bit!

Hammy wrote:Sounds like it should come together. Who is going to be in charge of finding the accommodation ?  Who lives in Vic'  ?  Hmmmmmmm..........   Max !   Are you a starter Max ?  I think we need to get some numbers and then look for a suitable place. Maybe we start a fresh thread so that it does not get lost . Won't be long till Xmas, and then Feb 2016 will be here.  I can't wait to get on some of those great roads again.

Chook wrote:A South Aussie to do the trip with would be good as well, c'mon paul, anyone else (I know Rayman has trouble getting away from work), we need more representation

madmax wrote:

Hammy wrote:Sounds like it should come together. Who is going to be in charge of finding the accommodation ?  Who lives in Vic'  ?  Hmmmmmmm..........   Max !   Are you a starter Max ?  I think we need to get some numbers and then look for a suitable place. Maybe we start a fresh thread so that it does not get lost . Won't be long till Xmas, and then Feb 2016 will be here.  I can't wait to get on some of those great roads again.

Yes I'm in  
Holidays are booked, just waiting on the exact dates.
A couple of ideas were tossed around regarding accommodation in another thread. Can't really do anything until we confirm the date of the event. Tariffs are volatile at the island around these events so looking at prices now is pointless.

Chook wrote:A South Aussie to do the trip with would be good as well, c'mon paul, anyone else (I know Rayman has trouble getting away from work), we need more representation

Ewok1958 wrote:This is an example of what we could get.  Three nights, 3 people = $60 per person per night.

https://www.airbnb.com.au/rooms/4281933?checkin=26-02-2016&checkout=29-02-2016&guests=3&s=i4rI

AirBNB seems to have plenty of options.  We'dd just need definite numbers to secure a booking.

Ewok1958 wrote:It was just an example MM, I wasn't saying we should book that house.  Numbers are key or else you end up with spare beds and paying too much or guys sleeping on the floor (or spooning - not on my watch!). 

madmax wrote:

Chook wrote:A South Aussie to do the trip with would be good as well, c'mon paul, anyone else (I know Rayman has trouble getting away from work), we need more representation

If Paul and Rayman are out maybe a West Australian can join you!

Hammy wrote:Good to see the interest . I like your thinking Chook and Dave. Lets do a "I'm going" list like we did for Parkes, so that we save time when the dates are confirmed.   I'm in.  My thoughts would be to get a house ( if we have the right number ) for the Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday. But I'm willing to go with the flow.